Geoff Schroeder

Geoff Schroeder

Geoff Schroeder says that "it is time to bring back a certain level of civility to the discourse, understanding that two opposing viewpoints can come to an understanding when effective dialogue is used in good faith," addressing the issue of the communication problems between the mayor and the city council.

"Obviously, the relationship right now is as contentious as I've ever seen," and that each side has to recognize where their duties, responsibilities and authority lay. "I think I can bring a fresh perspective (to city government) without any baggage."

Schoeder also noted that "I have a good working knowledge of our form of government and many of the issues facing the city and would like the opportunity to help work these out over the next four years," he said.

In addressing the needs of the city, he said that, "for me our excellent quality of life must be the number one priority. While that may sound simple, it really encompasses each of the many parts of our city government.

"First comes police and fire protection, obviously. As growth continues, we must stay ahead, and anticipate new needs, so a lag between growth and effective enforcement does not occur."

Schroeder has been active in the Mountain Home community. He has been a member of the Mountain Home Lions Club since 1991, is its past president (1998-1999), and is past chair of its scholarship committee.

He has served as a member of the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee, was the Elks Distinguished Citizen of the year in 2004, was co-chair, co-founder and reorganizer of the current iteration of the Cheer Basket project that serves needy families at Christmas, and is a current board member of that group.

He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the American Legion, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.